Club information

Nickname: Les Merlus (the name of a Cod-like fish?)

Ground: Stade du Moustoir

Capacity: 18,500

Founded: 1926

Lorient had a rather unhappy life until 1998 when it made its first appearance in the top flight of French football. The club’s biggest success came in 2002 when they won the Coupe de France against Bastia.

Lorient is well known for appointing club favourite and former player Christian Gourcuff for a third stint as manager! If at first you don’t succeed…